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Why not just drive it?

 

It will be more of a hassle towing - tie down, low clearance, slow speeds - you'd be better off driving...and learning about your new car as you drive.

 

First time DIY open U-Haul transport over 500 miles...sounds like trouble.

 

fly out and drive it back.

u'll enjoy it !

 

+1 For the price of fuel, trailer rental fees, food and lodging, it makes more sense to fly out and enjoy the ride home - as long as you don't get a speeding ticket, then all bets are off..

Another thing, V6s aren't well suited for hauling something as heavy as a car and car hauler, especially if you're going to have to climb any hills or mountains.

 

If you are considering a covered transport service, InterCity (one of the best) offers 6speed members a discount:

https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...d-members.html

 

Actually...it's more than I thought as well especially for one way transport.

bob

 

It depends on the towing capacity of your Tacoma. Your car and trailer are going to be about 5000lbs, and as a rule you should only do 75% of your maximum towing capacity. If your capacity is 6500lbs or more for your tow vehicle then you will be fine there. I would also recommend a brake controller if you don't have one, as your load is equal or greater then weight of your Tacoma.

I have seen a friends 997 C4S fit on the U Haul trailer, but it was loaded with the tow vehicle and trailer down a hill and the ramps at the edge of the hill. This was to minimize the angle of approach, and not scrape the front end. My trailer has custom ramps to load and unload my C2S, and the trailer is lower then the Uhaul deck.

Once you get use to towing, it is pretty easy...but you need to be aware of your stopping distance.

 

Once there...hit a local hardware/lumber store and cut your self some 2X12's and blocks to support the 2 X 12's to help the angle of attack to get the car on the trailer!I can almost GUARANTEE it will NOT go on without scraping without the wood!
The other trick I did along with the wood IS to keep the trailer hitched to the truck and jack up the back of the truck at the hitch....helps put the trailer on a better angle.
OR like Ed posted......some sort of sloped driveway for loading!

GL....and remember when dealing with this expensive of a car and IF you have never towed before......$800 for delivery is CHEAP!

 

Do you have much experience towing?
If not, I'd really strongly suggest driving it, unless the tires are bad. Be patient.
Wait till the weather clears. Pick the warmest day you can, stay on the highway, and don't try to be a hero with the thing.
If you decide to go the tow route, check out the trailer you get VERY VERY thoroughly.
Make 100% sure the brakes work, and work well.
Make certain that the hitch locks onto the (correct size) ball.
Obviously, check the lights and the tire pressure, including the spare.
Make sure you've got a good jack and tire wrench.
Check the brake fluid level and carry an extra pint.
Pick up the trailer a day early, just in case.
That U-Haul stuff - far too often - is over used + under maintained. And that's being gentle.
Take a dozen 2-3ft pieces of 2x12?, whatever the width of the track. you can use it as a small ramp extension or (one under each tire) as a lift on the track.
Make sure you know how you'll secure the vehicle.
And load the thing so the tongue weight is around 300lbs. A lot more and steering will be 'interesting' - in a bad way.
Just know you're pushing the limit on the truck. Getting it going won't be that tough. Stopping is another matter.
Good luck with whatever you do.

 

Here are some pics of when I towed my brothers broken down 85.5 944.

Parked the trailer down hill to minimize the angle. The hill doesn't look steep but it is. Once on the trailer had to use wood beneath the front wheels so I would not knock off the front valance.

The 997 is much lower and more expensive than a 944 so I would drive the 997 home and have fun.

 

Have you called other carriers, sometimes there are drivers that have a few spots available and will do it for a reasonable price.

 

I've dealt with Grand Tourismo Motorsports and Select 1 for transport. Both did an exceptional job in closed trailer units at reasonable prices.

- bob

 

Can one really attach a price to peace of mind ?
If so -- 865 to see the car delivered sounds pretty good to me.